The Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers (WRV) is dedicated to the restoration of the natural areas of the Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia.
WRV is a member-supported, volunteer-driven nonprofit founded in 1997 that actively protects and improves the natural environment within the nearly 2,000-acre urban park. WRV has no full-time paid staff members and is lead by a dedicated board of directors.
Why does WRV exist? Located in a city surrounded by millions, the forest shows significant signs of a degrading ecosystem. Lack of plant and tree diversity. Severe erosion problems along tributaries. Too few seedlings for a future healthy forest. Overabundance of deer herds, invasions of exotic plant species that choke out native vegetation, and human use that introduces water and air pollution, all contribute to a forest in need of our help.
You can help! Join us at one of our volunteer events and/or donate to WRV. Your support is crucial!
Come to Our 2nd Annual 25th Anniversary Celebration!
Join us for our 2nd Annual 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 17 at Historic Rittenhousetown! There will be food, drinks, live music, native plant sale, and fun activities. You won’t want to miss it!
SUPPORT WRV
WRV is a member-supported nonprofit dedicated to protecting and improving the natural environment of the Wissahickon.
Please join us in keeping our beloved Wissahickon green and diverse for future generations.